Chef John’s Beef Goulash Recipe

this hungarian-fashion goulash is a thick red meat stew this is extraordinary served over buttered noodles and garnished with bitter cream.

Ingredients:

1. 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes

2. salt and ground black pepper to taste

3. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4. 2 onions, chopped

5. 2 teaspoons olive oil

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt

7. 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika

8. 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, crushed

9. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

10. 1 teaspoon dried marjoram

11. 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme

12. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

13. 4 cups chicken broth, divided

14. 1/4 cup tomato paste

15. 3 cloves garlic, crushed

16. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

17. 1 teaspoon white sugar

18. 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

19. 1 bay leaf

Preparation:

Prep:30 Minutes, Cook:2 Hours, Ready In:2 Hours 30 Minutes

Directions :

1. season pork with salt and black pepper. warmth vegetable oil in a massive skillet over excessive heat; prepare dinner and stir beef in warm oil in batches until browned on all facets, approximately 5 mins consistent with batch. transfer to a big stockpot and reserve drippings in the skillet.

2. return skillet to medium warmth; stir onions into the reserved drippings, drizzle olive oil over onions, season with half of teaspoon salt and cook till onion has softened, about 5 mins. transfer to the stockpot with red meat.